Lincoln University is located in Lincoln Township, near the city of Christchurch in
the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is the oldest agriculturally-based
university in the southern hemisphere, and offers a variety of academics as well as
other activities. Like ESF, Lincoln is a small university, which means it can offer
specialized education and support to visiting students.
The city of Christchurch is only 20 minutes away from campus and offers a variety
of cultural and entertainment options. If you enjoy outdoor activities, there are
also many opportunities for hiking, visiting the beach, seeing wildlife, and more.
City of Christchurch and New Zealand
Lincoln University is located in Lincoln Township, a small village about 20 minutes
away from the city of Christchurch. Christchurch provides cultural, entertainment,
culinary, and retail activities. ESF students who study in New Zealand often take
advantage of the opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, surfing,
and more!
Lincoln University offers a wide array of courses which can work for many ESF majors.
Click here to search for courses. Note that pre-requisites are able to be waived for study abroad
students.
Examples of courses include:
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Biological Science
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Environmental Studies
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Forestry
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Landscape Architecture
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Microbiology
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Biochemistry
And more!
Lincoln University has several housing options at different price points. Some of
the options are "fully catered" which means they include a meal plan at the dining
hall. Living in "self catered" housing means you will purchase groceries and prepare
your own food. When selecting your housing preference, be sure to consider your budget
and lifestyle to determine which will work best for you.
Cost
Your semester at Lincoln University can be affordable! You will pay your ESF tuition
and fees and will then be responsible for additional costs which can include tuition
differential, flight, housing, study abroad health insurance, food, and travel and
incidentals. See below for a sample budget breakdown. Please note, the amount of money
you spend will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle: for example if you travel
often on weekends or during holidays, go out a lot, do a lot of shopping, etc.
*Note: all costs in USD. Costs are only estimates and are subject to change.
Lincoln University Program Estimated Budget
| Category |
Cost Estimate |
| Costs to be paid to ESF |
| ESF Tuition |
$3,435.00 (in state); $8,325 (out of state) |
| Study Abroad Charge |
$75 |
| International Health Insurance |
$300/semester |
| Total to be paid to ESF |
$3,760 - $8,650 |
| Additional Costs |
| Housing |
$4,000 - $,6000/semester |
| Food |
$300 - $500/month |
| Flight |
$2,000 |
| New Zealand Student Visa |
$300 |
| Passport |
$145 |
| Miscellaneous (travel, entertainment, etc) |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
| Total Additional Costs |
$8,645 - $15,445 |
Lincoln offers many student services, including health and counseling, disability
accommodations, and academic support. There are also recreation services, athletics,
and student clubs. Like ESF, Lincoln has many different clubs available to students
with a variety of interest areas. These include an International Club, Ecological
Society, Tramping & Climbing Club, Soils Society, and many more! The Lincoln University
Students’ Association also plans various campus events and assists in Orientation
Week, which you will participate in as a new student.
